Darlow opted not to come for the ball – he stayed on his line – and Timm Klose met Brady's delivery to head Norwich in to the lead.

Benitez replaced Tiote with Perez for the second half, and United's best chance fell to Cisse in the 52nd minute, but the striker somehow missed from eight yards after Ruddy parried a shot from Andros Townsend.

Mitrovic, on for Anita, had a weak shot saved by Ruddy in the 67th minute.